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Current Date And Time In Playa Blanca, Spain

Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:30:16 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 10,000
District: Provincia de Las Palmas

🗺 Map of Playa Blanca, Canary Islands, Spain – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Playa Blanca, a city in Canary Islands, Spain, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Playa Blanca — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Playa Blanca.

Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Spain operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Playa Blanca, Canary Islands

📍 LATITUDE
28.864°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
13.828°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)28.8643° N13.8281° W
Signed Decimal Degrees28.8643-13.8281
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)28° 51' 51" N13° 49' 41" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)28° 51.8556' N13° 49.6884' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Playa Blanca Today

🔥 SUNRISE
08:22 AM
🌅 SUNSET
09:38 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
13h 16m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
03:00 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Playa Blanca’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Playa Blanca’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
3,213 km
(1,997 mi) • Playa Blanca is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
1,348 km
(838 mi) • Playa Blanca is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
28.864° S, 166.172° E
The point exactly opposite Playa Blanca through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Playa Blanca, you'd surface nearest to Vao, New Caledonia, about 702 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Playa Blanca

📍 Location Details

CityPlaya Blanca
StateCanary Islands (Islas Canarias)
CountrySpain
ContinentEurope
DistrictProvincia de Las Palmas
Time Zone+00:00 to +01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population10,000
Elevation16 m / 52 ft
GPS (DD)28.8643, -13.8281

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Playa Blanca

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Canary Islands
Parent Country: Spain

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 10,000
🏆 State Rank: #52 of 119 most populous in Canary Islands

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Playa Blanca to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Canary Islands.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
YaizaCanary IslandsNE12 km7 mi~12m🗺 View
UgaCanary IslandsNE13 km8 mi~13m🗺 View
CorralejoCanary IslandsS15 km10 mi~15m🗺 View
MácherCanary IslandsNE16 km10 mi~16m🗺 View
Puerto del CarmenCanary IslandsNE17 km11 mi~17m🗺 View
TíasCanary IslandsNE21 km13 mi~21m🗺 View

Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.

🚗 Distance from Playa Blanca to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
177 km (110 mi)
SW of Playa Blanca • ~2h 57m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Madrid
1,581 km (983 mi)
NE of Playa Blanca • ~26h 21m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Canary Islands

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Canary Islands, the home state of Playa Blanca, along with each city's aerial distance from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria28.1018° N-15.4157° W122 m0 km🗺 View Map
Santa Cruz de Tenerife28.4682° N-16.2546° W10 m92 km🗺 View Map
La Laguna28.4853° N-16.3201° W558 m98 km🗺 View Map
Telde27.9924° N-15.4192° W160 m12 km🗺 View Map
Centro28.1272° N-15.4314° W158 m3 km🗺 View Map
Arona28.0996° N-16.681° W632 m124 km🗺 View Map
Santa Lucía27.9117° N-15.5407° W699 m24 km🗺 View Map
Arrecife28.963° N-13.5477° W20 m206 km🗺 View Map
San Bartolomé de Tirajana27.9248° N-15.5733° W902 m25 km🗺 View Map
Adeje28.1227° N-16.726° W284 m129 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport
IATA: ACE
24 km (15 mi) from Playa Blanca
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🌍 Playa Blanca Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Playa Blanca Matter

The exact GPS location of Playa Blanca gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Canary Islands. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Canary Islands state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Playa Blanca Mapping

Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Playa Blanca are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Playa Blanca

The satellite view of Playa Blanca lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Spain map

🌎 Regional Position of Playa Blanca in Canary Islands

Playa Blanca sits within Canary Islands, Spain, in the Europe region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Playa Blanca Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Playa Blanca for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Canary Islands. › Browse every city in Canary Islands

💻 Using Playa Blanca Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Playa Blanca in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Spain. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Playa Blanca Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Playa Blanca directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Playa Blanca. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Canary Islands CitiesAccess the full city directory for Canary Islands ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Playa Blanca Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Playa Blanca?

The GPS coordinates of Playa Blanca are latitude 28.8643° and longitude -13.8281°. In directional format: 28.8643° N, 13.8281° W. These coordinates mark the center of Playa Blanca in Canary Islands and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Playa Blanca located?

Playa Blanca is a city in Canary Islands, Spain, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Provincia de Las Palmas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Playa Blanca?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Playa Blanca sits at: Latitude 28° 51' 51" N and Longitude 13° 49' 41" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Playa Blanca?

Playa Blanca has a population of approximately 10,000 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Canary Islands.

🗺 How can I view Playa Blanca on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Playa Blanca is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 28.8643, -13.8281 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Playa Blanca in Canary Islands. For broader context, explore the Canary Islands state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Playa Blanca?

The nearest airport to Playa Blanca is César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE), roughly 24 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Playa Blanca from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Playa Blanca is approximately 177 km (110 mi) from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Canary Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Canary Islands.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Playa Blanca?

Playa Blanca sits at an elevation of approximately 16 meters (52 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Canary Islands.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Playa Blanca?

The closest cities to Playa Blanca include Yaiza, Uga, Corralejo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Playa Blanca today?

Today in Playa Blanca, sunrise is at 08:22 AM and sunset is at 09:38 PM, giving a day length of 13h 16m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Playa Blanca's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Playa Blanca from the Equator?

Playa Blanca is approximately 3,213 km (1,997 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,348 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Playa Blanca?

The antipodal point of Playa Blanca — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Vao, New Caledonia, roughly 702 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.

🚗 How far is Playa Blanca from Madrid, the capital of Spain?

Playa Blanca is approximately 1,581 km (983 mi) NE of Madrid, the national capital of Spain, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.